Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens BancShares, is a commercial bank headquartered in Santa Clara, California. SVB focuses on providing financial services tailored to the tech industry, supporting companies at various stages from pre-seed to Series G. The bank operates across 15 U.S. states and numerous international jurisdictions, positioning itself as a key financial partner for startups and established tech firms in Silicon Valley and beyond.
SVB's notable portfolio companies include 10x Genomics, 6sense, and AppDynamics, among others. The bank's investment philosophy centers on fostering innovation and growth within the technology sector. Key decision-makers at SVB leverage their extensive industry experience to offer unique value-add services such as strategic advisory, networking opportunities, and customized financial solutions. This comprehensive support helps portfolio companies navigate the complexities of scaling their businesses effectively.
Silicon Valley Bank - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments440
Current Portfolio Count312
Total Portfolio Exits41
Top Investment Stages
Debt Financing183 (52.7%)
Series A52 (15.0%)
Series B47 (13.5%)
Series Unknown33 (9.5%)
Post Ipo Debt32 (9.2%)
Stage Mix
Debt Financing 53%Series A 15%Series B 14%Series Unknown 10%Post Ipo Debt 9%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Silicon Valley Bank - Classification
- Also Known As
- First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 522000Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
- 522100Depository Credit Intermediation
- 522110Commercial Banking
- SIC
- 6022State Commercial Banks
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6020Commercial Banks
- ISIC
- 6419Other monetary intermediation
- 6492Other credit granting
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- NAICS
- 522180Savings Institutions and Other Depository Credit Intermediation
- 522200Nondepository Credit Intermediation
- 522210Credit Card Issuing
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
- 6200Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services
- 6280Services Allied With The Exchange Of Securities Or Commodities
- 6021National Commercial Banks
- 6282Investment Advice
- ISIC
- 6619Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities